Fast Facts
82.9%
In 2021, water transport alone contributed to 82.9% of the industry’s operating revenue
$43.5 billion
In 2023, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the transportation and storage industry in Singapore amounted to approximately $43.5 billion dollars
> 256,000
Currently, more than 256,000 people work in transportation and storage services
Industry Outlook
In 2020, movement restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 impacted the Transportation and Storage sector. With these restrictions now easing, jobseekers can expect to see an increase in openings in this sector to meet growing demands in air, water and land transport.
Relevant Jobs
TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
- $3,000-4,000 /month
- A Traffic Controller plans and implements transportation processes, operations and technologies, monitors transportation resources such as manpower and outside suppliers, and reviews the efficiency of operations
LOGISTICS PLANNER
- $4,500-7,500 /month
- A Logistics Planner coordinates with customers, suppliers, drivers, and traffic desks to plan routes and schedule deliveries, optimising logistics and delivery operations
FREIGHT FORWARDER
- $3,000-4,000 /month
- A Freight Forwarder specialises in arranging and coordinating the shipment of goods on behalf of shippers. They act as intermediaries between the shipper and various transportation services
INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
- $3,000-4,000 /month
- An Inventory Control Specialist oversees the ordering, storing, receiving and distributing processes of an organisation’s products and supplies. Their main duties include controlling the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking and analysing inventory maintenance, and developing protocols for loss mitigation